News Analysis – Page 204
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AnalysisBP slammed: lessons of the Macondo ruling
The US National Commission's criticisms of the energy giant must heighten insurers' awareness of potential poor risk management
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Claims & LiabilitiesQ&A with Charles Crawford of Davies Group
The chief executive of Insurance Times's Loss Adjuster of the Year shares his thoughts on the year ahead
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The LobbyDon’t get caught out by the Bribery Act
Hard-hitting new anti-bribery legislation is almost upon us, but how much do you know about it? Here are 10 things brokers should know about the incoming act
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Research CentreReinsurance rates plunge: the full data
Market conditions pose challenges for reinsurers' primary clients, warn brokers' analyses
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Re & RisksIs cheaper reinsurance a false economy?
Rate cuts look good for insurers on the surface, but do they pose underlying risks?
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AnalysisCullum’s CBE: the market view
As Towergate’s chairman is honoured, we ask his peers how he has shaped the industry
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Re & RisksMoving target
The reinsurance domicile debate is raging once again. Uncertainty over US tax rules and Solvency II is causing a ‘Bermuda drift’ to European centres such as Zurich, which has prime conditions for hub status
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Companies & MarketsComment: Don't bash the broker
But intermediaries may need to look in new directions for income if they want to change opinions
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Claims & LiabilitiesTough at the top: the state of the D&O market
The directors’ and officers’ insurance market is stable, with plenty of insurers competing on price. But, as austerity measures kick in, claims could increase and perhaps even force a hardening
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Re & RisksLessons learned from the Christchurch earthquake
The damage survey of New Zealand's second-biggest earthquake contains important information for reinsurers
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The LobbyThe new face of financial regulation
Hector Sants reveals how the new UK regime will differ from the FSA’s previous approach
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Research CentreACE survey: Flood warning
Recent ecological disasters are keeping the multitude of environmental dangers at the front of risk managers’ minds
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Re & RisksTop team, big change
Guy Carpenter has reacted to the creation of Aon Benfield and the financial crisis by beefing up its management and boosting its analytical advice. Just as important, the team works hard, works well, and has fun. Results are good, the company is growing and it’s also closing in on a ...
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Claims & LiabilitiesThe judgment that could slash road accident claims
Court of Appeal gives ruling on local authorities' duty to repair roads
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AnalysisTowergate joins the ranks of the aggregators
Is this the future for SME brokers or has even Towergate bitten off more than it can chew?
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AnalysisThe big shake-up: how the solicitors’ PI market could alter in 2011
Will the SRA’s proposals be too weak, and implemented too late, to make a difference?
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Claims & LiabilitiesInvest in a green future
As UN climate change talks open in Cancun, the ClimateWise conference in London focuses on the insurance sector's role in the battle against the effects of global warming
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AnalysisComment: Lost leader - why did Blanc exit Towergate?
The defection of the consolidator's deputy chief over to AXA could be a harbinger of difficulties to come
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The LobbyNo easy answers on flooding
How the industry wrestled with life post-2013 at last week’s flooding conference
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Research CentreIs sovereign debt a cause for concern?
When it comes to holding bonds from struggling economies, insurers have more than just Ireland to worry about
